30-Day SAT Study Plan
30-Day SAT Study Plan (Complete Printable Guide)
Need a fast, focused way to boost your SAT score in the next 30 days? This structured study plan gives you daily assignments, proven practice routines, and targeted strategies so you can maximize improvement in just four weeks.
Who This Plan Is For
This 30-day SAT study plan is perfect if you:
- Are 4–6 weeks away from test day
- Need a structured daily routine
- Want to raise your score 100–250 points
- Prefer manageable study blocks (45–90 minutes per day)
How This Plan Works
The plan is broken into four weekly phases:
- Week 1: Concepts, fundamentals, and content review
- Week 2: Skill-building and practice question sets
- Week 3: Full-length SAT practice exams and timing work
- Week 4: Weakness fixing and test-day preparation
📅 Week-by-Week Breakdown
Week 1 — Foundation & Concepts
Daily focus: Understanding the SAT format and reviewing key content.
- Day 1: SAT overview and take a diagnostic quiz
- Day 2: Reading — main ideas and evidence questions
- Day 3: Grammar rules — punctuation and sentence structure
- Day 4: Math — algebra basics and linear equations
- Day 5: Math — ratios, proportions, and percentages
- Day 6: Reading — paired passages and vocabulary in context
- Day 7: Light review and a short practice section
Week 2 — Practice Sets & Skill Building
Daily focus: Tackling sets of 10–15 questions per subject.
- Day 8: Reading question sets (timed)
- Day 9: Grammar question sets
- Day 10: Math — algebra and functions practice
- Day 11: Math — geometry and data analysis
- Day 12: Reading — higher-difficulty passages
- Day 13: Writing — sentence precision and clarity
- Day 14: Review mistakes and regroup
Week 3 — Full-Length SAT Tests
Daily focus: Practice exams and timing improvement.
- Day 15: Full-length SAT (Test #1)
- Day 16: Review every missed question (very important)
- Day 17: Reading — pacing drills
- Day 18: Math — no-calculator practice
- Day 19: Math — calculator section drills
- Day 20: Writing — grammar mastery session
- Day 21: Full-length SAT (Test #2)
Week 4 — Fixing Weaknesses & Test-Day Prep
Daily focus: Focus only on your weak areas and test-day readiness.
- Day 22: Analyze your weakest domain (Reading, Writing, or Math)
- Day 23: Reinforce missing skills with mini-lessons and examples
- Day 24: Math formula review (use the printable SAT Math formula sheet)
- Day 25: Reading strategies refresher
- Day 26: Grammar rules recap
- Day 27: Light practice only (avoid burnout)
- Day 28: Full-length SAT (Test #3)
- Day 29: Review only your mistakes from Test #3
- Day 30: Test-day checklist, mental prep, and early bedtime
SAT Study Tips to Maximize Results
- Study during your most alert time of day.
- Limit sessions to 45–90 minutes (no marathon cramming).
- Always review every wrong answer and ask “Why did I miss this?”
- Practice under timed conditions at least once per week.
- Rotate subjects (Reading, Writing, Math) to avoid burnout.
Download the 30-Day Study Plan
A downloadable and printable PDF version of this plan is available here: Download the 30-Day Study Plan PDF